09-17-1996 - RegularTuesday
September 17, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Touhey, McFadden, Herfert, Manners, Wong
PRESENTATIONS Muscular Dystrophy Assoc./Fourth of July Event
Little League Presentations
Resolution of Commendation - Gus Salazar
PROCLAMATIONS Escrow Month
A) HEARINGS
There may be reasonable limitations placed on the time for oral testimony at public hearings before the City Council.
Speakers should be prepared to submit additional comments beyond the time limit in writing to the City Clerk at or
before the time set for the public hearing.
1) 1995-96 Grantee Performance Report & Annual Performance Report
This report describes the level of achievement obtained by the various programs
and projects funded by Community Development Block Grant. The Public
Hearing on this matter provides the general public with an opportunity to
comment on this past year's programs and projects.
a) Verification of publication
b) Presentation of staff report
c) Open hearing
d) Public testimony
e) Close hearing
f) Council discussion
g) It is recommended that the City Council receive citizens comments and
approve the 1995-96 Grantee Performance and Annual Performance
Reports and authorize their submission to HUD.
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
to
I certify that copies of the
Coui;i! Agenda for the meeting
of 9-17- qG were posted in
accordance with the 1/87 Brown
Act Amendments.
Dajed: 9-/,046
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B) AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATION
At this time the City Council will first receive comments on any item (except public hearing matters) found on the
Agenda, including items on the Consent Calendar. When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the podium
and give your name, address and Agenda item you wish to discuss. Your comments may be addressed when the Agenda
item is discussed by the Council.
Upon conclusion of comments regarding agendized items, if the thirty minutes allotted for citizen comments is not
completed, comments on any other municipal matter will be allowed. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the City
Council's and staffs ability to respond to cotmnents on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made.
Thus, your comments may be agendized for a future meeting or referred to staff.
To assist us in properly recording your name or in contacting you, we ask you to enter your name and address on the
speakers' sheet at the City Clerk's position. This action is voluntary and is not a prerequisite to attending the meeting or
speaking to the Council.
C) CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Written Communications None received.
2) Planning mmi i n Summary of Actions for 1 (receive and file)
3) Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
a) Felicia Tucker Knox vs City of West Covina
On June 10, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
b) Amelia Ramirez ys C4 of West [Covina
On June 20, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $1,074.00.
c) hose Harris Is City of West Covina
On July 2, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries amounting to $25,000.00.
d) Andre Anthony Montano vs City of West Covina
On July 10, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries and property damage amounting to $45,000.00.
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C) CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
4) Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2332-96 for Hospice of East San Gabriel Valley, located at 820 N. Phillips
for a classic car show on 9/29/96.
TUP #2339-96 for West Covina Nissan located at 1840 E. Garvey Avenue for a
radio promotion on 8/31/96.
TUP #2341-96 for Halloween Adventure located at 210 N. Sunset Avenue for a
Roof -Top Balloon on 9/1/96 to 9/20/96.
5) City Treasurer's Report (receive and fife)
City Treasurer's Report for the month of July, 1996.
6) Award of Bids
None
7) Miscellaneous - City Manager's Office
Revisions to the Tripartite Agreement Providing for the Operation of WCCT
Revisions have been made to the Tripartite Agreement between the City of West
Covina, Charter Communications and Mount San Antonio College. This
agreement restates obligations of the three parties made over the life of the cable
franchise agreement, including the transfer of the cable franchise to Charter
Communications. It is recommended that the City Council review and approve
the Agreement.
ACTION ON THE FOREGOING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7:
Motion by _
all items listed,
except
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
to approve
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D) PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE
1) Project MT-94114 - Aroma Drive Water Line on tr ion - Award of Bid
On September 10, 1996, seven (7) bids were received and opened for the project
which provides for the construction of a 12 inch diameter water transmission line
in Aroma Drive from Azusa Avenue to Galster Way and in Galster Way from
Aroma to Westridge Drive and a booster pump station in Galster Park. The
lowest responsible bid was from Robert G. Castongia, Inc. of Downey in the
amount of $414,175.00. It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
a) Authorize the City Manager to approve a Reimbursement Agreement for a
portion of the booster pump costs with South Hills Homes Partnership
prior to action number three.
b) Accept the bid of Robert G. Castongia, Inc. of Downey in the amount of
$414,175.00 as submitted at the bid opening on Tuesday, September 10,
1996.
c) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Robert
G. Castongia, Inc. for the work to be done.
Motion by 2nd by to
approve disapprove hold over
2) Project No. GP-96302 - City Hall Building Modifications - Community
Room Relocation and New Simulator Room - Approval of Plans and
Specifications
This project consists of modifying the floor space of the existing community room
located in the basement of City Hall to accommodate the Police Department's
Simulator Training Facility. In addition, the first floor of City Hall will be
partially enclosed to provide a community room, a kitchen facility and employee
lunch room. The estimated total project cost is $300,000. It is recommended that
the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Project No. GP-96302
and authorize the City Engineer to call for bids. -
Motion by 2nd by to
approve
disapprove
hold over
E) WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) No reports.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1) BKK Landfill Closure Plans StatusReport
This is a report on the status plans for BKK Landfill Closure and other related
BKK matters. This is a part of the City program to keep community informed of
the progress toward implementation of the closure plans for the BKK Landfill.
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion by 2nd by
to
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G) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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1)
1) Planning Department
Code Amendment No 274• Interim Urgency Ordinance Related to Retaining
Walls and Elevated Structures
At the City Council meeting of September 3, 1996, at Councilmember Herfert's
request in response to concerns expressed by residents regarding the height and
appearance of retaining walls and other elevated structures on slopes in single-
family residential zones; staff was directed to evaluate appropriate standards and
to place the matter before the City Council for consideration. In response, staff
has developed an interim urgency ordinance that establishes a short-term
moratorium on retaining walls and elevated structures over four feet in height
until appropriate regulations can be developed. Staff recommends that the City
Council adopt the following interim urgency ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RETAINING WALLS AND ELEVATED
STRUCTURES WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Motion by I 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the ordinance and
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
2) Redevelopment Agency
Recess the City Council meeting at p.m. to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reconvene the City Council meeting at
p.m.
HUMAN SERVICES No reports.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
1) Fire Department
Agreement for Exchange of Paramedic Services Between the City of West
Covina and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
The City of West Covina and Los Angeles County have Automatic Emergency
Medical Aid Agreements that enhance public safety both in the City and in the
County. In recent years the volume of calls for service has been greater in the
County than in the City. This agreement will provide for the recovery of costs
when there is an imbalance in the volume of calls. It is recommended that the
Council approve the agreement so that public safety and economic realities facing
both the City and the County are addressed in the most prudent, reasonable, and
efficient way possible.
Motion by
approve
disapprove
2nd by
hold over
to
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.n ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1) Personnel Services
Transmission of Resolution Providing Changes to Salary for Employees
Represented by the West Covina Police Officers' Assoiation
Salary increases are recommended pursuant to a previously approved
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the West Covina
Police Officers' Association. It is recommended that the City Council adopt an
implementing salary resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING APPENDIX "C" OF RESOLUTION NO. 9239, THE CITY'S
SALARY RANGE STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE WEST
COVINA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION; AND RESOLUTION NO.
7223, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF
POSITIONS AS AMENDED.
Motion by 2nd by _
to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt disapprove hold over
K) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION No reports.
L) APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
The City Council reviews and approves accounts payable by the City. These demands
represent accounts payable since the most recent regular meeting of the City Council.
M)
Motion by
approve
ROLL CALL:
2nd by
disapprove
hold over
to
Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
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N) MAYOR'S REPORT
1) Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Ann al
Conference
The League of California Cities' Annual Conference will be held in Anaheim
October 13 through October 15, 1996. It is recommended that the City Council
appoint a voting delegate and alternate to the Annual Conference of the League of
California Cities.
Motion by 2nd by
to appoint as new voting delegate and
as alternate to the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities.
1) Appropriation of Funds Received from a Filmin
Historical Societv of Wet Covina
Councilmember Nancy Manners has requested that the City Council consider
appropriating the $6000 which was received from a filming company for using the
Heritage Gardens parking lot, to the Historical Society of West Covina to be used
for improvements to the Historical House located on the parksite. It is
recommended that if the City Council so desires the following action should be
taken:
Approve the allocation of $6000 to be used by the Historical Society of West
Covina for improvements to the Heritage Gardens Historical House.
Motion by
approve
2nd by
disapprove
Motion by
adjourn the meeting at
2nd by
hold over
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
to
Tuesday
Oct. 1, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Oct. 15, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Nov. 5, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
Tuesday
Nov. 19, 1996
7:30 p.m.
Regular meeting
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